Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Kai'Sa
VS
Champion 2
Samira
vs

45.5%
Kai'Sa win rate vs Samira
Samira has the edge
2,119
Games Analyzed
45.5%
Kai'Sa WR
54.5%
Samira WR
-356
Avg Gold Diff @15
Kai'Sa
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Samira
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Samira
Level 2
Kai'Sa
Level 6
Samira
Level 6
Samira
1 item
Kai'Sa
Q evolve
Kai'Sa
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Kai'Sa deals Mixed damage while Samira deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Kai'Sa's Weakness
Kai'Sa's main weakness: Short range, weak early, needs evolves to function. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Kai'Sa Win Condition
Evolve abilities, R into backline or R for safety, hybrid damage
Samira Win Condition
Build style rank to S, R for massive AoE lifesteal, snowball kills
Recommended Items
Kai'Sa
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Samira's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Samira's sustain/autos
Samira

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Bloodthirster
Core
Build every game
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Samira's Worst Matchups
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